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Regulation 278 — Removal costs

Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations r 278 Canada Compilation: 2026-03-17 Verified: 2026-05-23

Text of provision

A transporter that is required under the Act to carry a foreign national from Canada must pay the following costs of removal and, if applicable, attempted removal:

(a) expenses incurred within or outside Canada with respect to the foreign national’s accommodation and transport, including penalties for changes of date or routing;

(b) accommodation and travel expenses incurred by any escorts provided to accompany the foreign national;

(c) fees paid in obtaining passports, travel documents and visas for the foreign national and any escorts;

(d) the cost of meals, incidentals and other expenses as calculated in accordance with the rates set out in the Travel Directive published by the Treasury Board Secretariat, as amended from time to time;

(e) any wages paid to escorts and other personnel; and

(f) the costs or expenses incurred with respect to interpreters and medical and other personnel engaged for the removal.

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